How to Find Calm in Chaos: The Five Questions That Build Resilience and Purpose

What if finding peace didn't require having all the answers just asking the right questions?

In this episode of Coached Soul, Dr. Steve Hudgins welcomes award-winning coach, author, and TEDx speaker Anne Barry Jolles, creator of the Grace Trail, a simple yet powerful framework designed to help people move from overwhelm to clarity through five transformative questions.

Rather than trying to fix every problem, Anne explains how slowing down, becoming curious, and listening to your inner wisdom can create lasting emotional resilience and personal growth. Together, they explore how gratitude, releasing what no longer serves you, accepting the present moment, challenging old beliefs, and embracing new possibilities can help anyone navigate life's uncertainty with greater peace and purpose.

Anne also shares the inspiring story behind the Grace Trail, real-life examples of its impact, and how the framework is helping veterans, communities, and individuals facing stress, anxiety, and major life transitions.

Key Moments:

• The five questions behind the Grace Trail framework
• How to calm an overwhelmed mind and reduce stress
• Why curiosity is more powerful than self-criticism
• Practical ways to build resilience through gratitude and acceptance
• How to let go of limiting beliefs and embrace new possibilities
• Why emotional wellness begins with listening instead of fixing

Key Learning:

05:49 Exploring Grace Trail questions

09:57 Focusing on what you can control

11:09 Discussing acceptance and acknowledgment

16:48 Prioritizing your next steps

18:49 Imagining possibilities with a magic wand

21:20 Meeting animals in nature

24:36 Owning and reacting to our story

29:18 Installing Grace Trail at Brockton VA

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, navigating change, or searching for greater clarity and purpose, this conversation offers practical tools you can begin using immediately to cultivate more peace, resilience, and joy.

Tune in and discover how five simple questions can help you move from chaos to calm one step at a time.

About the guest :

Anne Barry Jolles found herself overwhelmed by the noise and busyness of daily life, just like so many others. Amidst the chaos, she was fortunate to hear five powerful words - five simple questions - that she wrote down and began to use. This moment sparked the creation of Grace Trail, a process that guides people to quiet their minds and discover their own answers. Anne’s story is one of transforming personal moments into a gift for others, helping people navigate fear, uncertainty, and anxiety. Through her Grace Trail, Anne empowers individuals to step back, listen to themselves, and confidently choose their next steps in a noisy world.

How to connect Anne Barry Jolles :

Website : www.GraceTrail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracetrailofficial/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Grace_Trail_Official

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracetrailofficial

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annejolles/

About Coached Soul™:

Coached Soul™ is an empowering podcast hosted by Dr. Steve Hudgins, a mental health professional and author, and co-hosted by Kenya Whaley, a transformational therapeutic coach. With a focus on self-improvement, Dr. Steve covers many topics, including mental health, relationships, education, and more. He fearlessly tackles sensitive subjects like depression and anxiety, creating a safe space for open conversations. They offer valuable insights and lessons through podcast but a supportive community that inspires personal growth and provides the necessary resources for transformation. Their expertise and genuine approach make Coached Soul a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their life.

For more details, visit https://coachedsoul.com/